The Cook I at Amaya is responsible for producing all hot and cold food items for daily restaurant service and select catering functions, ensuring all dishes reflect the seasonal, ingredient-driven focus of Amaya and are prepared according to Fairmont Grand Del Mar standards and specifications.
Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare and execute menu items of consistent quality for Amaya, following established recipes and presentation standards
- Support service across stations such as sauté, grill, pantry, and breakfast as assigned
- Cook orders to order, including accommodating special requests and dietary restrictions
- Maintain a strong understanding of Amaya’s seasonal menus, ingredients, and cooking techniques
- Date, label, and rotate all food items per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are followed at all times
- Prepare mise en place efficiently while avoiding overproduction
- Properly portion all items on assigned station to maintain quality and cost controls
- Monitor food waste, loss, and usage; communicate shortages or quality concerns to leadership
- Check pars, determine prep needs, freezer pulls, and line setup for each shift
- Assist in maintaining clean, organized workstations and properly stocked service areas
- Support prep work for vegetables, sauces, and condiments for upcoming shifts
- Return unused food items to proper storage, ensuring all items are covered, labeled, and dated
- Perform all reasonable requests as assigned by management